Clinical studies have shown that patients who have undergone balloon kyphoplasty saw more improvement in a shorter period of time than those who had no treatment, Interventional with less back pain and greater improvement in function and Spinal Fractures quality of life. Additionally, because balloon kyphoplasty and Vascular restores vertebral height, there is a reduction in kyphosis and other spinal misalignments. Consultants

Benefits Interventional and Vascular Consultants is a Benefits of balloon kyphoplasty versus those who did not comprehensive medical practice specializing in undergo the procedure include: minimally invasive endovascular solutions to diagnose and treat diseases of the blood vessels. Our • More effective than nonsurgical care alone unique approach to vascular care is recognized for its • Restores height and corrects stooping (kyphosis) commitment to clinical excellence and outstanding patient satisfaction. • Pain reduction is three times greater in a shorter amount of time The minimally invasive techniques used by • Overall quality of life is greatly improved, and interventional radiologists often replace open surgical maintained even after two years post-procedure procedures because there are no large incisions, less risk, reduced pain, and shorter recovery times for patients. Our state-of-the-art endovascular suites are equipped with the newest devices to assist in If you have a spinal fracture and are looking for relief from performing minimally invasive procedures. pain and restricted activities, call IVC today at 503-612- 0498 to schedule an appointment. We can help you to How to make an appointment: explore your options for treatment and find out if you are a good candidate for balloon kyphoplasty. Physician Referrals Call or fax a request to our office. Please include any Don’t live with pain and loss of quality of life – make an pertinent X-rays, labs and chart notes you have. These appointment today. will be reviewed and a consultation appointment will be scheduled with your patient. We can provide your office with referral forms as well. Patient Direct Referrals Call or email inquiry. We will review your inquiry. We may ask for additional information prior to a consultation appointment to assure that we can provide the care you are seeking. Available for Consultation in Wilsonville Treatment is available at our outpatient center in Wilsonville and at the following hospital locations: Legacy Emanuel, Legacy Meridian Park, Legacy Mt. Hood and Legacy Salmon Creek. Wilsonville Office 25030 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 200 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 Interventional Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Phone: 503.612.0498 | Fax: 503.459.0521 and Vascular www.ivcnorthwest.com | [email protected] Consultants in the spine. Metastatic tumors should be considered in inflated balloons attempt to restore the vertebrae to it’s patients younger than 55 years of age with no history of original, pre-compression height. Once the has been Interventional trauma. The in your spine are a common place for moved back to the correct position, the balloons are deflated many types of cancers to spread. The cancer can cause and removed, leaving a cavity within the bone. Your doctor and Vascular destruction to part of the , weakening the bone will then inject a quick-drying orthopedic bone cement Consultants until it collapses. into the space. Once it dries, the hardened cement will act as an internal cast on the inside of the fractured vertebrae, Symptoms holding it in place while it heals. You may be suffering from a vertebral compression fracture Vertebral Compression Fractures if you experience any of the following: An estimated 10 million Americans have and • Sudden onset of back pain an additional 34 million are estimated to have low bone • Increase of pain while standing or walking mass, placing them at an increased risk for developing this • Decrease in pain while lying on your back condition. • Limited mobility • Height loss 1. Vertebral fracture 2. Insertion of tiny balloon 3. Balloon is expanded, 4. The cement is inserted, Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most • Deformity and disability under image guidance creating space for the cement stabilizing the fracture common fracture in patients with osteoporosis affecting • Diagnosis about 750,000 people annually. VCFs affect nearly a Balloon kyphoplasty typically takes up to one hour per each quarter of all postmenopausal women the United States. In addition to a physical exam, your physician will order fracture level that is treated. Depending on the severity of The prevalence steadily increases as people age, with an imaging studies such as an MRI or a bone scan to confirm your fractures and your overall health, it can be performed estimated 40% of women age 80 and older affected. your diagnosis and determine the best treatment option. as either an inpatient or outpatient procedure. Once a patient has sustained one osteoporotic compression IVC’s Treatments for Spine Fractures Recovery and Results fracture they are at a 5 times greater risk of a second. At IVC, we offer a minimally invasive treatment for painful vertebral compression fractures. Balloon kyphoplasty is a If your balloon kyphoplasty procedure was performed on minimally invasive procedure used to repair spinal fractures more than one vertebrae, your recovery may take a bit that are often a result of trauma, osteoporosis, or cancer, longer, but you should feel a reduction in pain within about and may be the procedure you need to eliminate pain and a week following the procedure. Your doctor will provide you restore proper function to your spine. with all of the information about caring for yourself post- procedure, including follow-up visits, physical limitations, How is Balloon Kyphoplasty Performed? and when you can return to your normal activities. Prior to your balloon kyphoplasty, you will have undergone an examination and diagnostic imaging to determine the location and severity of the fracture. When you come in for the procedure, you will be made comfortable with either local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on what you and your doctor previously decided. A small, one Causes centimeter incision is made over the fractured bone, and a thin, hollow tube is inserted. A narrow orthopedic balloon Vertebral compression fractures occur when the bony block is attached to the tip of the catheter, and introduced into or vertebral body collapses, which can lead to severe pain, the fractured bone. In most cases, two balloons are used – deformity, and height loss. In people with osteoporosis, a one on each side of the vertebrae – to support the bone and VCF may be caused by daily activities, such as stepping out help it move back into the correct position. of the shower, sneezing vigorously or lifting a heavy object. Once the balloons have made their way into the bone, they Fractures can also occur due to trauma or metastatic tumors are inflated, creating space within the fractured bone. The

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